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PayPal transformed digital payments. Why the California fintech giant is now struggling

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PayPal transformed digital payments. Why the California fintech giant is now struggling A PayPal sign shown in San José. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press) PayPal, once the cutting-edge trailblazer of digital payments, is struggling to cash in on consumer clicks like it used to…

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PayPal sits at the center of this change, and he looks forward to leading the team to accelerate the delivery of new innovations
60% confidence
The payments industry is changing faster than ever, driven by new technologies, evolving regulations, competitive landscape, and AI acceleration reshaping commerce
60% confidence
The vast majority of PayPal's profits come from the branded checkout button, and the yield from branded checkout is multiples of any other product
60% confidence
The slowdown in branded checkout is partly attributed to the K-shaped economy, affecting middle-income and lower-income customers
60% confidence
The transition and push for branded checkout really has not paid off
60% confidence
The former CEO's pace of change and execution over two years didn't meet the board's expectations
60% confidence